Nebraska and United for Libraries

Through a statewide partnership between the Nebraska Library Commission and United for Libraries, all Trustees, Friends groups, and library directors in Nebraska have access to the wealth of resources and member publications offered by United for Libraries.

NEW! Short Takes for Trustees

United for Libraries presents Short Takes for Trustees, a series of 10 short videos (8-10 minutes each) that can be shown during Trustee meetings to stimulate discussion about the important role that Trustees play in the governance of their libraries. Topics in the series explain the basics, such as what it means to be a Trustee (discussing the broad fiduciary responsibilities of governing boards as well as the limits of an advisory board), as well as how to set policy, how to evaluate the library director (and why you should!), along with board self evaluation, and the ethical and parliamentary standards for boards — both governing and advisory.

Trustee Academy

Nebraska library Trustees, library directors, and library staff have FREE access to all five courses in the Trustee Academy series. Click Trustee Academy and when prompted, use the login provided by the Nebraska Library Commission or email united@ala.org if you need the login. After logging in, click on the course title in the left hand navigation of the course you wish to access. Note: If you are already logged in, you will be redirected to the landing page without being prompted to login again. You can also access the courses directly from here (login if prompted). If you experience any problems logging, please call the office at (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161 during business hours, email bnawalinski@ala.org after business hours, and/or check our step-by-step login instructions (PDF, 752 kb).

Engaging Today's Volunteers for Libraries and Friends

Nebraska library directors, staff, and Friends groups have FREE access to all three courses in the Engaging Today's Volunteers for Libraries and Friends series. Click Engaging Today's Volunteers Webinars and when prompted, use the login provided by the Nebraska Library Commission or email united@ala.org if you need the login. After logging in, click on the course title in the left hand navigation of the course you wish to access. Note: If you are already logged in, you will be redirected to the landing page without being prompted to login again. You can also access the courses directly from here (login if prompted). If you experience any problems logging, please call the office at (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161 during business hours, email bnawalinski@ala.org after business hours, and/or check our step-by-step login instructions (PDF, 770 kb).

Friends & Foundations Zone

Nebraska Friends of the Library groups and library directors have access to the Friends & Foundations Zone with current and archived newsletters, toolkits, electronic publications, special offers, and much more. Follow this link to login and reach the Friends & Foundations Zone. Use the login provided by the Nebraska Library Commission or your group specific login provided by United for Libraries. Email united@ala.org if you have any problems logging in. Note: If you are already logged in, you will be redirected to the welcome page without being prompted to login again.

Trustee Zone

Nebraska Friends of the Library groups and library directors have access to the Trustee Zone with current and archived newsletters, toolkits, electronic publications, special offers, and much more. Follow this link to login and reach the Trustee Zone. Use the login provided by the Nebraska Library Commission or your group specific login provided by United for Libraries. Email united@ala.org if you have any problems logging in. Note: If you are already logged in, you will be redirected to the welcome page without being prompted to login again.